Müggelheim

Müggelheim is one of Berlin’s most secluded districts, surrounded by forests and lakes, with a distinctly rural and nature-oriented character. The defining local feature of Müggelheim is the relationship between water, shorelines, access paths and the housing or open space immediately around them. How Müggelheim is used over the course of the day depends on views, recreational routes and abrupt transitions between built blocks and a more open waterside setting. Müggelheim lies in the borough of Treptow-Köpenick, about 23 km southeast of central Berlin. The transitions from Müggelheim toward Rahnsdorf and Schmöckwitz/Rauchfangswerder are gradual, marked by changes in building form, traffic and greenery. Around Müggelheim, even a few minutes on foot can bring noticeable changes in noise, greenery and access to everyday services. Together, these elements make the stronger sense of space created by the water within the surrounding district central to the identity of Müggelheim.